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In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
  KISS AND COME AGAIN
This was the second tune usually played for the wedding party in a traditional Shetland wedding of the last century; it "was a cue for the groom's party to kiss the bridesmaids ceremonially" (Cooke, 1986).
Kiss Me Suen, My Minnie's Coming," "Quick March Scot's Royal." Scottish, English; Jig.
Kiss the Maid Behind the Bar/Barn," "Clonmel(l) Lassies," "The Bruisus," "An Gearrchaile taobh thiar den Bhear," "Green Garters [2]," "Geehan's Reel," "The Grazier," "
www.ibiblio.org /fiddlers/KISS_KY.htm   (1492 words)

  
 Kiss Miss Marple goodbye - Salon
Scottish mystery author Val McDermid talks about the tough reality of life in today's Britain and why crime writers, not literary novelists, are the ones facing up to it.
The sleuths of yore, kindly old ladies or Scotland Yard inspectors whose crime-solving technique amounts to ruminative pipe smoking, have been replaced by harried cops and psychological profilers who are both more plausible and more rumpled (mentally as well as physically) than their fictional predecessors.
The members of this new generation of British mystery authors (which includes a large Scottish contingent) function as reporters as much as novelists, mapping the structures and failures of Britain's social institutions and the people who try to keep them working.
dir.salon.com /story/books/int/2002/11/26/mcdermid/index.html   (909 words)

  
 Ms. Divine's Short Comedy Film: The Adventures of Scottish Girl
Watch the adventures of Scottish Girl unravel as she amuses her self with the most unusuall and silly things, set to music.
Grandfather scottie is angry with a woodpecker and is on a quest to chop all Scottish Trees.
Scottish Girl reads Grandfather's Scotty's latest letter, where he is quite puzzled for he suspects he is mutating into an irish leprachaun due to the toxic fumes emitted from Scotland's Petroleum Plant.
www.msdivine.net /scottishgirl.php   (232 words)

  
 S.F. International Asian American Film Festival 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
When handsome Pakistani Scottish accountant-turned-deejay Casim breaks up a school brawl involving his belligerent younger sister Tahara, he encounters Roisin, her beautiful÷and white÷music teacher.
What follows is a complex, erotic drama that, while celebrating the love affair, never stoops to demonize the cultural and religious forces that threaten to tear it apart from both sides.
Woven through the film, poet Robert Burnsâ verse "Ae Fond Kiss" remains an ardent reminder of what the lovers stand to lose, and proves that such struggles have always been, and always will be.
asianamericanmedia.org /festival/2005/html/programs/a_fond_kiss.html   (221 words)

  
 Scottish Holidays, Anniversaries, and Historical Anniversaries on the Calendar
The third of the Scottish 'Quarter Days', Lammas also marked the start of autumn and the harvest season.
This is not a specifically Scottish festivity - it is UK wide but it took place shortly after the Union of the Crowns when King James VI of Scotland became king of England and Wales also.
The Yule log was burned in the fireplace, there was kissing under the mistletoe (related to a Druidic fertility rite) and the house was decorated with holly (evergreen trees were regarded with reverence).
thecapitalscot.com /scottishcalendar.html   (3559 words)

  
 ReadingGroupGuides.com - Billie's Kiss by Elizabeth Knox
In the spring of 1903, a ship explodes as it docks on a remote Scottish island, drowning many of the passengers and crew in the icy waters of the harbor.
But it could be argued that modern biogenetic research, with its potential to be used to "weed out" traits that are perceived as undesirable (from Down's Syndrome to homosexuality, bipolar illness to breast cancer), amounts to the same thing.
Billie's Kiss seems to refer to the kiss between her and Henry that starts the story.
www.readinggroupguides.com /guides3/billies_kiss1.asp   (1203 words)

  
 Billie's Kiss, by Elizabeth Knox, author of The Vintner's Luck and Black Oxen, review and discussion
Elizabeth Knox is back to her finest with a richly imaginative and romantic novel, set on a remote Scottish island in the early 1900's.
A young red haired heroine, Billy, who suffers from a form of dyslexia, travels by ferry with her beloved sister and husband, to start a new life on a bleak and isolated Scottish island owned by the controlling philanthropist Lord Hallowhulme.
M.C. An exhausting read - the writer didn't really allow you inside the character's heads so it was a constant struggle to work out what they were feeling and what motivated their actions, and -because the language itself was so dense and laboured-what was even happening.
www.book-club.co.nz /books/4billieskiss.htm   (1074 words)

  
 Scottish Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
A second album soon followed which includes original songs written by Danny and Ronnie, the title track for this album “The Story Teller” gives you the theme for the album which is stories old and new about Scotland.
Cutty Sark’s style of Celtic rock is representative of the diversity in Scottish music today and we are sure that you will enjoy their music, genuine originality is a rare commodity and we think that you will find this in the music of Cutty Sark.
Danny is now singing with a club band and Ronnie has produced two solo albums and has taken his brand of Scottish music to Canada and the USA he now lives in Perth where he operates Castledean Records.
www.scottishmusic.gb.com /profile/cutty_sark1.htm   (291 words)

  
 Scottish Poetry Selection - A Kiss of the King's Hand
Although this poem was written in 1894 by Sarah Robenson Matheson, long after the 1745 Jacobite Uprising of Bonnie Prince Charlie, it is clear that the king's hand being written about was Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
That I got a kiss of the King's hand.
And for me one kiss of the King's hand.
www.rampantscotland.com /poetry/blpoems_hand.htm   (146 words)

  
 Keepitsimplestu...(KISS) Websites
The idea behind KISS Websites is to make websites that are appealing to the eye and ear, with a minimum of extra activity.
The research and information is credited as well as possible, and the theme of each site is narrowed to maintain the interest of both the visitors and contributors alike.
If you want to use the graphics on KISS Websites, please ask permission, we are very easy to get along with, but we do not and cannot be responsible for the content or actions of websites that use our graphics or link to us.
www.kisswebsites.org   (516 words)

  
 Lyrics and Free Song Lyrics of Scottish Celtic Folk Music
Scottish Celtic traditional folk music songs as sung by Bob Ferguson lead vocalist of Celtic Horizon and Beggars Row.Most of the Lyrics are traditional although some are still under copyright.
Scottish Corporate Entertainment from Scotland with the Scottish Bravehearts the best In Celtic Corporate Entertainment for all your Corporate Events Worldwide.
If you have a request for any Scottish song lyric you cannot find then I will do my best to obtain them for you.This Song Lyric site is new as of 11th may 2003.More songs will be added soon and later in 2005 Free mp3 of all songs.
scottishparodies.tripod.com /lyricsandfreesonglyrics   (432 words)

  
 A Kiss of Fate
Laird of an ancient, powerful Scottish clan, Duncan Macrae is committed to ending the ceaseless strife between Scotland and England.
Though Gwynne’s father was a Guardian, she believes that she has inherited only her mother's beauty, not her father’s power.
Then one kiss from the dangerously alluring Laird of the Macraes ignites a hunger that shakes her to her soul—and reveals visions of a looming catastrophe that threatens England and Scotland both.
www.maryjoputney.com /kissoffatemore.htm   (357 words)

  
 Scottish Romance and Historical Fiction
I was never really into romances until I met Jamie and Claire from Diana Gabaldon's book, "Outlander." Although most of the books on this list aren't quite as well-written and original as Ms.
I can't wait for the next installment of the "Outlander" saga, but until then I keep looking for more Scottish romance novels to feed my addiction.
I like to borrow books from my local library which also holds a semi-annual used book sale (many of the books donated for the sale are paperback romances).
www.scottishromance.com   (601 words)

  
 Talaria Enterprises Valaentine Scottish Quaich, Brancusi The Kiss, Klimt the Kiss scarf, Lakey Heart and Angel Pendant, ...
Talaria Enterprises Valaentine Scottish Quaich, Brancusi The Kiss, Klimt the Kiss scarf, Lakey Heart and Angel Pendant, The Embrace Scetch by Klimt, Zephyr and Psyche, Pygmalion and Galatea by Gerom
His paintings are large allegorical canvases which combine linear construction and rich colors often illustrating a world of beautiful women and nudes against a bejeweled background.
It is taken from the poetry of Gaius Valerius Catallus, a well-known and loved Roman poet from Verona, Italy (c.
www.talariaenterprises.com /product_lists/romance.html   (1382 words)

  
 A Kiss of Fate eBooks - MARY JO PUTNEY - Visit eBookMall Today!
Now, from the majestic mansions of eighteenth-century London to the mist-shrouded wilds of the Scottish Highlands, she brings you her most breathtaking romantic adventure yet.
Then one kiss from the dangerously alluring Laird of the Macraes ignites a hunger that shakes her to her soul-and reveals visions of a looming catastrophe that threatens England and Scotland both.
As destiny and two mighty nations clash, Gwynne and Duncan must push their powers and passions beyond the most forbidden limits if they are to save their love-and secure the future.
www.ebookmall.com /ebooks/kiss-of-fate-putney-ebooks.htm   (501 words)

  
 Scottish Humour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Scottish Humour Kiss Her Goodbye Sadie was giving her husband a hard time one morning - he probably deserved it, after being out all night with his mates.
Her nagging went on all through breakfast and, as he was about to get some relief by going off to work, Sadie's parting shot was "Dae ye see Mr Broon across the road?
Every morning as he leaves for work he stops on the doorstep and kisses his wife goodbye.
www.ptg.org /pipermail/humor/2005-January/001645.html   (236 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Final tributes to funnyman Fulton
Hundreds of mourners have paid their final respects to Scottish comedy legend Rikki Fulton.
The 40-minute service opened with the hymn Oh Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go and ended with Thine Be The Glory, Risen Conquering Son.
It also featured a rendition of Robert Burns' Ae Fond Kiss by Scottish singer Alasdair Gilles.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/3454313.stm   (531 words)

  
 Scottish Siberian Husky Club Bulletin Board - Juju sends you a big kiss from France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Scottish Siberian Husky Club Bulletin Board - Juju sends you a big kiss from France
Scottish Siberian Husky Club Bulletin Board › General Category › General Board
Juju sends you a big kiss from France (Read 391 times)
www.scottishshc.org.uk /cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1148294746   (181 words)

  
 Scottish kiss - Le mot du jour - Forum Babel
Scottish kiss - Le mot du jour - Forum Babel
le Scottish kiss, c'est un French kiss made in Scotland
Boire une bonne dose de scotch whisky pour donner bonne haleine ou pour ne plus y voir clair, puis mélanger le French kiss au Scottish kiss.
babel.lexilogos.com /forum/viewtopic.php?t=1141   (252 words)

  
 Scottish kiss
Painter matches serious art with fine microbrews - Asheville Citizen-Times
Then there were paintings of Highland's Tasgal Scottish Ale, St. Terese's Pale Ale and Black Mocha Stout, each carefully matched with food.
A Scottish kiss (sometimes also called a Glaswegian kiss, or Liverpool kiss) is a British slang term for a headbutt.
publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/s/sc/scottish_kiss.html   (94 words)

  
 Road to Romance -- AE FOND KISS by Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee
Road to Romance -- AE FOND KISS by Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee
‘Ae Fond Kiss — Romantic Scottish Songs’ is the latest CD from Celtic performers Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee, who specialize in traditional and original Maine music, Celtic chamber music and seasonal Celtic harp music.
On this recording the duo have focused on romantic sounding Celtic pieces, several by Robert Burns, such as MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE and BONNIE DOON, and added such treats as Fred’s ARMS AROUND MY JO, a sensitive instrumental piece and Julia’s MY BONNIE GREENWOOD LADDIE, a tender story of love.
www.roadtoromance.ca /reviews4704/reviewaefondkiss.htm   (234 words)

  
 scottish on deviantART   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Most likely we noticed you were scottish AND like your work, or your work was related to Scotland - Why not consider being a friend of Scottish ?
I think it's a great idea to promote Scottish Art, and would love to be accepted as a member of your group.
Grew up in a little village on the banks of the River Clyde, near Lanark.
scottish.deviantart.com   (1223 words)

  
 Bookninja » Blog Archive » Canada’s Scottish kiss
ARC magazine has teamed with the Scottish Poetry Library in a cultural exchange of poets.
Unless bottles of Bruichladdich are changing hands as well, I’m only half-interested.
The opinions expressed on this site are those of individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the site owners, organizers, or other participants.
www.bookninja.com /?p=828   (98 words)

  
 Kiss me, I'm... Gifts and Goodies for Everyone! : CafePress.com
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